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DXZ 8036

2012 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

104,919 mi
Last recorded104,919 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Prius112,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 8036
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF lower arm ball joint leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Lens smashed, loose as only held in by top screw, lens smashed in such a way that it is sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear solid brake pipe between flexi hoses excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have been ran low on pressure for so long that the inner sidewalls are bald. cords nearly showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF lower arm ball joint leaking grease but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush beginning to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 103,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f indicator/ position lamp lense damaged, has a sharp edge

Fail 21 Sep 2023 101,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f indicator/ position lamp lense damaged, has a sharp edge

Pass 20 Sep 2022 98,637 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 98,637 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats folded belts not checked

Fail 24 Sep 2020 95,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats folded belts not checked

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 92,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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DXZ 8036 is a 2012 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 112,241 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DXZ 8036, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Prius is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DXZ 8036 is a 2012 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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